Land hurdle cleared for Savitri Cinema flyover: Delhi PWD Minister

New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh on Saturday said request for land for the Savitri Cinema half-flyover has been approved by the DDA and the tendering process is expected to commence soon. "The Delhi government had requested land from the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to begin construction of the Savitri Cinema half-flyover. Recently, the approval for land has been given after which we will start construction work on ground after issuing a tender," Singh said. The PWD had approved the project in December last year, along with the Modi Mill flyover's integration with the Kalkaji Temple road. "Last year even after administrative approvals however, due to constraints of space in the area work could not start on ground and the government had requested DDA for around two acres so that construction can be carried out without too much hindrance to traffic movement," Singh added. According to the plan, the second flyover at Savitri Cinema will be constructed parallel to the existing structure for Rs 58 crore. This construction will provide hassle-free movement between Greater Kailash and Nehru Place, Chittranjan Park and the Chirag Delhi area. The officials said the authorities identified the need for a second flyover in 2016, and a basic plan was also prepared and approved by the Unified Traffic and Transportation Infrastructure (Planning & Engineering) Centre (UTTIPEC). "Once operational, the flyovers will provide signal-free movement, improve traffic speeds, and eliminate congestion at key junctions, particularly at Captain Gaur Marg - Outer Ring Road and Outer Ring Road - GK-II Road and nearby areas," Singh added. The Delhi government is also working on a plan to integrate Kalkaji Mandir with the Modi Mill flyover, for which a new three-lane carriageway will be constructed. Officials said a three-lane carriageway will be constructed for a cost of Rs 312.94 crore. PTI SSM MDO MDO